The Neotropic is one of the eight terrestrial biogeographic realms of the world and includes South America, Central America, the southern and lower regions of Mexico and the Caribbean Islands. It is characterized by a great diversity of ecosystems and is one of the main reservoirs of biodiversity in the world. However, climate change represents a threat to these ecosystems and their species. According to a climate projection temperature will rise 1.9° C for the year 2050 for Mexico and Central America, and 2.02°C for South America. Precipitation will decrease 2.14% in Mexico, while in South America will vary geographically, most notably showing a reduction of 18% in most of Brazil, and an increase of 24% in Southeast South America. This is why it is important to identify the regions and seasons with the more drastic changes and determine how this spatial and temporal variation will affect the distribution of the biomes of the Neotropic.

DISCLAIMER: THIS WEBPAGE IS A CLASS PROJECT. THE RESULTS PRESENTED HERE SHOULDN'T BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY SINCE THEY ARE BASED ON A VERY SMALL SAMPLE AND THEREFORE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE AND/OR UNREALISTIC. ON THE CONTRARY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE LOSS OF BIODIVERSITY SHOULD BE TAKEN VERY SERIOUSLY.